Apple Cider Donuts
Delight in these soft, spiced apple cider donuts that perfectly balance sweetness and autumnal flavors for a comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup apple cider, reduced to 1/2 cup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For coating: 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced by half (about 15 minutes), then let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, beat the egg, sugars, buttermilk, melted butter, and cooled reduced apple cider until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick and cut out donuts using a donut cutter or two round cutters.
- Carefully fry donuts in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove donuts and drain on paper towels.
- While still warm, toss donuts in the cinnamon-sugar coating until evenly coated.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy fresh for best flavor.
Notes
For an extra cozy touch, serve these donuts warm with a drizzle of maple glaze or alongside a hot cup of apple cider.